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Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was a United States Army major general, physician, and public official. He served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor-General of the Philippines.
4 days ago · Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a small basic training post more than 80 years ago to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains nearly...
Apr 16, 2024 · Leonard Wood (born Oct. 9, 1860, Winchester, N.H., U.S.—died Aug. 7, 1927, Boston) was a medical officer who became chief of staff of the U.S. Army and governor general of the Philippine Islands (1921–27).
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From 22 April 1910 to 20 April 1914, Wood served as the Army Chief of Staff. He was a leading proponent of national preparedness, streamlined Army administrative procedures and urged increases in officer strength.
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Jun 21, 2021 · Some of the expansion's success was thanks to Army Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, who earned the Medal of Honor at the very beginning of what became a very distinguished career. Wood was born...
Mar 18, 2012 · Leonard Wood was a U.S. general and doctor who and a very close friend of Theodore Roosevelt. He was a Republican presidential candidate in 1920 and was thought to be a...
Fort Leonard Wood, a military community located in the beautiful south central Missouri Ozarks, covers more than 61,000 acres. Fort Leonard Wood Garrison Command is proud to have the 1st...
